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[adam1312]

I play anything on my pads or middle stump through mid on-wicket or square on leg side. But I can't hit powerfully there how can I hit powerfuly through there like KP?
Also how can I learn to hit the flamigo shot powerfully?

[Bruce]

Try and use the wrists and flick it rather than slap at it.
Look at the Indian lads all very strong in the wrists.

[Buzz]

you need to work out shots that work for you, timing is how you will be able to hit the ball more powerfully - and that comes from form/confidence and practice.

Also I would always advocate trying to punch the ball straight and let the angle of the ball onto the bat on the placement.

I am not sure about "flicking the ball with your wrists" personally, but it can work

I am not sure you should try and hit shots like KP - he isn't scoring too many runs at the moment... try hitting shots that work for you.

[Joe]

Hit through the ball don't just glance it. Watch Trott.

[pacman75cricket]

Was taught to tray & hid through mid-on midwicket(think was Paul Atkins who was on surrey books at the time) so you are presenting full face of the bat & then if earlier ball can still go squarer if not timed perfectly.

[Joe]

Indeed, almost play a very wristy on-drive

[adam1312]

the problem i have i keeping it down

[PedalsMcgrew]

Flamingo shot? No such thing, it's just a hoik to leg from outside the off stump 

If you spent as much time practising your own game as you do looking to emulate someone else's you would probably become a better player much quicker.

Do yourself a favour, book yourself a coach for an hour and listen very carefully to what he says. Your game will improve no end and eventually you will realise that trying to be like someone else is nowhere near as effective as trying to be yourself!

[kieranl73]

Wait for it until it is under your nose then...

[uknsaunders]

Was taught to tray & hid through mid-on midwicket(think was Paul Atkins who was on surrey books at the time) so you are presenting full face of the bat & then if earlier ball can still go squarer if not timed perfectly.

Paul Atkins, use to open for Bucks?

[uknsaunders]

I was working on my leg side shots today with the help of Ryan and the bowling machine. Two things that helped were playing with a full face as much as possible and keeping my head/body upright ie. not falling over

[pacman75cricket]

Yes he did open for Bucks too

[kieranl73]

To help you stay up right make sure you fully 'unhinge' your hip so your toe is point straight as this will create a solid base!

[uknsaunders]

Yes he did open for Bucks too

Think he played for Bucks alot before and after Surrey. Wasn't at Surrey very long if memory serves me right. Old Man knows him, got a stack of runs in minor county and club cricket.

[Buzz]

To help you stay up right make sure you fully 'unhinge' your hip so your toe is point straight as this will create a solid base!

Personally I have never found it necessary to open your front foot like you suggest but if it works for you.